Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-FS42Lumix DMC-FS25
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.5-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions5.744 x 4.308 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.35 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,00080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 4804000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:916:9, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEGJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set Selectable, (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Pinhole modes), White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set Selectable
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range33 - 132 mm29 - 145 mm
      Optical Zoom4x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.50"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps1.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.30 m5.30 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, SceneAuto, Program, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Dimensions98 x 55 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 0.87")97 x 58 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Battery PackDMW-BCF10Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger
      Internal Storage50 MB50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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